Things are getting wylde over on Nickelodeon with the highly anticipated premiere of its newest animated series, Wylde Pak. The 2D-animated show introduces viewers to half-siblings Jack and Lily—two very different individuals who must step outside their comfort zones as they learn to live together and navigate new family dynamics. As they embark on a series of adventures, Jack and Lily, along with their parents and grandmother, discover more about each other, their culture, and the importance of family.
Let’s learn more about the show!
Who are the cast members in Nickelodeon’s Wylde Pak?
Wylde Pak features an amazing, all-star voice cast. According to the press release, “Nikki Castillo (K.C. Undercover) lends her voice to Lily Wylde-Pak, a competitive and fun-loving 11-year-old. Benjamin Plessala (SpongeBob: Sponge on the Run) voices Jack Wylde, Lily’s 13-year-old adventurous half-brother who just came into town for the summer. Additional voices include Ben Pronsky (The Loud House) as William Wylde, Jack and Lily’s fun-loving dad, Jee Young Han (Unprisoned) as the voice of Min-Ju Pak, Lily’s energetic mom and Jack’s stepmom, and Jean Yoon (Kim’s Convenience) as the voice of Halmoni, Min’s unpredictable mom, and Lily and Jack’s caring yet stubborn grandma.
Who will be guest-starring in the series?
Nickelodeon also announced that Gillian Jacobs (The Bear) will lend her voice to the character of Alice Kelly, Jack’s biological mom and a world-renowned documentarian taking on adventures abroad. Jon Glaser (Running Point) voices Chuck, the family’s happy-go-lucky and eccentric neighbor who always seems to know a guy.
What can fans expect in episode one of Wylde Pak?
“In the half-hour premiere episode, “Best Summer Ever?,” Jack and Lily are half-siblings living on opposite ends of the world—until Jack shows up on Lily’s doorstep for the summer. Their arguing sends the family’s new grooming trailer careening through town and they must save their family’s livelihood and Halmoni, who is stuck inside.” (source: press release)
Buckle up as it’s bound to be the best summer ever! Wylde Pak premieres on Nickelodeon on Friday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT) in the U.S. and later this year internationally. Check out the official trailer for the series below.